FLORIDA COSMETOLOGY EXAM GUIDE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
what is the term used for designing a work environment that fits the human body, its
movements, and cognitive abilities. - Answer-a. physiology
b. ergonomics.
c. Logistics
d. Salon fundamentals
Aniline derivative tints are: - Answer-@ Oxidative tints
Certified colors
Deposit only tints
Progressive tints
Which of the following can be accomplished more easily using the scissors-over-comb
technique - Answer-Volume
Slide cutting
@ Close taper near the hairline
A long layered cut
Iontophoresis, cataphoresis, anaphoresis and desincrustation are terms associated with
- Answer-@ Galvanic electrotherapy
Light therapy
High frequency (Tesla) electrotherapy
Heat therapy
A round face can be made to appear more slender by applying corrective makeup -
Answer-Makeup applied down the sides of the face can lengthen the appearance of a
round face
The positive result of a patch test can result in a condition known as - Answer-
Dermatitis venenata
The friction of an electric nail sander may: - Answer-Generate heat that can damage the
nail plate
,Mycobacterium fortuitum furunculosis is a rod-shaped bacteria that can cause boils on
the feet and legs if proper sanitation procedures are not followed after - Answer-
Pedicure using a whirlpool foot spa
When giving a heat wave with clamps, if a client complains about too much heat on the
neck, the cosmetologist should: - Answer-Place cotton under the clamps
Aniline derived tints are - Answer-Penetrating
On which part of the cutting shears does the little finger rest - Answer-Finger Brace or
Tang
Salon licenses in Florida must be renewed each biennial year on or before - Answer-
November 30
Which of the following statements about demi-permanent haircolor is not true - Answer-
It lifts and deposits color
When proceeding through subsections of a haircut, the guideline is - Answer-
The scientific study of the function of living systems is: - Answer-Physiology
When giving a perm, the porosity of hair determines to its ability to: - Answer-Porosity
determines the ability for substances (such as liquids) to pass through a material (such
as the cuticle of the hair
A flexible comb, well suited for close tapering at the nape using the scissors over comb
technique is a - Answer-Scissors over comb is a barbering technique. The thin, flexible,
and fine tooth barber comb is ideal for this purpose
To test for the existence of metallic dyes in the hair, place a strand of hair in the
following solution - Answer-1 ounce 20 volume H2O2, 20 drops ammonia
The reason for back combing is to - Answer-Back combing is a technique used to add
volume.
If the manicurist causes bleeding to occur at the nail anatomy, she should treat it with -
Answer-Styptic powder
Which of the following relaxers may render the hair unsuitable for an additional chemical
service? - Answer-Ammonium thioglycolate
Sodium thioglycolate
@ Sodium hydroxide
, Thermal pressing
When a licensee receives a notice of non compliance for a minor violation from the
Florida State Board of Cosmetology, how many days is the licensee given to take
corrective action - Answer-15 days
To serve on the Florida Board of Cosmetology, a licensed professional must have been
a resident of, and practiced barbering or cosmetology in Florida for at least: - Answer-5
years
Approximately 10% of the scalp hair is in this phase at any one time:` - Answer-Telogen
A furuncle is a - Answer-Bacterial infection of a sebaceous gland
Papule
@ Bacterial infection of a hair follicle
Scar
A whirlpool pedicure spa should be disinfected after every client using: - Answer-@ A
hospital grade disinfectant
An antiseptic solution
Hot soapy water
Alcohol
In accordance with the requirements set forth in Section 455.224, F.S., a citation is: -
Answer-A cease and desist notice for the unlicensed practice of a profession
A notice of non compliance issued by the Florida State Board of Cosmetology for a
minor violation
A revocation of a practitioner's license by the Florida State Board of Cosmetology
@ An instrument served upon a subject (licensee) for the purpose of assessing a
penalty
Use or possession of any substance containing which of the following liquid nail
monomers is illegal in Florida - Answer-Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA)
Acetone
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
what is the term used for designing a work environment that fits the human body, its
movements, and cognitive abilities. - Answer-a. physiology
b. ergonomics.
c. Logistics
d. Salon fundamentals
Aniline derivative tints are: - Answer-@ Oxidative tints
Certified colors
Deposit only tints
Progressive tints
Which of the following can be accomplished more easily using the scissors-over-comb
technique - Answer-Volume
Slide cutting
@ Close taper near the hairline
A long layered cut
Iontophoresis, cataphoresis, anaphoresis and desincrustation are terms associated with
- Answer-@ Galvanic electrotherapy
Light therapy
High frequency (Tesla) electrotherapy
Heat therapy
A round face can be made to appear more slender by applying corrective makeup -
Answer-Makeup applied down the sides of the face can lengthen the appearance of a
round face
The positive result of a patch test can result in a condition known as - Answer-
Dermatitis venenata
The friction of an electric nail sander may: - Answer-Generate heat that can damage the
nail plate
,Mycobacterium fortuitum furunculosis is a rod-shaped bacteria that can cause boils on
the feet and legs if proper sanitation procedures are not followed after - Answer-
Pedicure using a whirlpool foot spa
When giving a heat wave with clamps, if a client complains about too much heat on the
neck, the cosmetologist should: - Answer-Place cotton under the clamps
Aniline derived tints are - Answer-Penetrating
On which part of the cutting shears does the little finger rest - Answer-Finger Brace or
Tang
Salon licenses in Florida must be renewed each biennial year on or before - Answer-
November 30
Which of the following statements about demi-permanent haircolor is not true - Answer-
It lifts and deposits color
When proceeding through subsections of a haircut, the guideline is - Answer-
The scientific study of the function of living systems is: - Answer-Physiology
When giving a perm, the porosity of hair determines to its ability to: - Answer-Porosity
determines the ability for substances (such as liquids) to pass through a material (such
as the cuticle of the hair
A flexible comb, well suited for close tapering at the nape using the scissors over comb
technique is a - Answer-Scissors over comb is a barbering technique. The thin, flexible,
and fine tooth barber comb is ideal for this purpose
To test for the existence of metallic dyes in the hair, place a strand of hair in the
following solution - Answer-1 ounce 20 volume H2O2, 20 drops ammonia
The reason for back combing is to - Answer-Back combing is a technique used to add
volume.
If the manicurist causes bleeding to occur at the nail anatomy, she should treat it with -
Answer-Styptic powder
Which of the following relaxers may render the hair unsuitable for an additional chemical
service? - Answer-Ammonium thioglycolate
Sodium thioglycolate
@ Sodium hydroxide
, Thermal pressing
When a licensee receives a notice of non compliance for a minor violation from the
Florida State Board of Cosmetology, how many days is the licensee given to take
corrective action - Answer-15 days
To serve on the Florida Board of Cosmetology, a licensed professional must have been
a resident of, and practiced barbering or cosmetology in Florida for at least: - Answer-5
years
Approximately 10% of the scalp hair is in this phase at any one time:` - Answer-Telogen
A furuncle is a - Answer-Bacterial infection of a sebaceous gland
Papule
@ Bacterial infection of a hair follicle
Scar
A whirlpool pedicure spa should be disinfected after every client using: - Answer-@ A
hospital grade disinfectant
An antiseptic solution
Hot soapy water
Alcohol
In accordance with the requirements set forth in Section 455.224, F.S., a citation is: -
Answer-A cease and desist notice for the unlicensed practice of a profession
A notice of non compliance issued by the Florida State Board of Cosmetology for a
minor violation
A revocation of a practitioner's license by the Florida State Board of Cosmetology
@ An instrument served upon a subject (licensee) for the purpose of assessing a
penalty
Use or possession of any substance containing which of the following liquid nail
monomers is illegal in Florida - Answer-Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA)
Acetone
